Feel the Rush of Harness Racing
Compete on leading harness tracks with live scoring and a community built for Standardbred racing.
Harness Racing at Handicap Contests
Harness racing combines speed, race positioning, driver strategy, and split-second decisions. At Handicap Contests, players put their handicapping skills to the test by selecting horses from featured Standardbred race cards and competing against the community.
Our contests are free to play and include live scoring, player statistics, monthly leaderboards, and special events throughout the year. Whether you follow the Meadowlands, Woodbine Mohawk, Yonkers, Hoosier Park, Pocono, or international racing, there is always another challenge ahead.
A Different Kind of Racing Challenge
Every harness race presents a new combination of pace, post position, class, form, and driver strategy.
Fast-Paced Action
Tight fields, quick moves, and close finishes create excitement from the opening quarter to the final wire.
Driver Strategy
Early positioning, cover, pace control, and timing can completely change the outcome of a race.
Year-Round Racing
Major harness tracks compete throughout the year, giving players frequent opportunities to handicap new race cards.
True Handicapping
Evaluate class, recent form, post position, final quarters, equipment changes, and driver-trainer combinations.
How Harness Contests Work
Select your horses, follow the live scoring, and see how your results compare with players across the HC community.
View the Race Card
Check the upcoming contest track, post time, program, and official entry deadline.
Make Your Selections
Submit one primary selection and two alternates for every contest race.
Follow Live Scoring
Watch the standings update as official win, place, and show payouts are added throughout the card.
Climb the Leaderboard
Build your wins, ROI, and Average Win Value while competing for weekly and monthly recognition.
Follow Your Performance
Live Contest Scoring
Follow each race and see where you stand as official payouts are added to the scoreboard.
Player Statistics
Track your contest wins, ROI, Average Win Value, and overall performance throughout the season.
Monthly Leaderboards
Compete for position among the top ROI, wins, and value leaders in the HC community.
Special Contests
Take part in survivor formats, King of the Hill, No Cap cards, international racing, and other special events.
Join the Harness Racing Community
Handicap Contests welcomes experienced handicappers, casual racing fans, and new players learning the game. Compare selections, discuss upcoming cards in the forums, share race analysis, and compete with players who enjoy Standardbred racing as much as you do.
Think You Can Find the Winner?
Make your selections, follow the live scoreboard, and compete against the Handicap Contests community.
Free to join • Free contests • No purchase required